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A Novel Idea
"Writing is easy. All you do is stare at a blank sheet of paper until drops of blood form on your forehead." —Gene Fowler
"If my doctor told me I had only six minutes to live, I wouldn't brood. I'd type a little faster."
—Isaac Asimov
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Mardi Gras 101
For those who live outside Louisiana, and the day before Ash Wednesday is just another Tuesday, here's a 10-point primer on everything...
Cherie Claire
Feb 243 min read
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Cajun French Words and Phrases
I teach a life writing group in South Louisiana and love hearing the unique Cajun words and phrases of my students who grew up speaking...
Cherie Claire
Jan 7, 20192 min read
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The Legend of Blue Moon Bayou
This short story was originally published in The Times of Acadiana, Lafayette, Louisiana. You can read more about Blue Moon Bayou in the...
Cherie Claire
Jan 30, 20184 min read
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Happy Pralines Day!
Happy National Pralines Day. Not sure who came up with this national holiday but it's a sweet one. Here's a recipe for Dark Sugar...
Cherie Claire
Jun 24, 20171 min read
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In addition to writing novels, I work as a food and travel writer. Tough life, I know. And like most writers, I have specific interests....
Cherie Claire
May 17, 20172 min read
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Louisiana Road Trips Radio
Last Saturday I was honored to be the guest on Louisiana Road Trips Radio with host Rick Godley on The Peach 99.3 in Ruston, Louisiana....
Cherie Claire
Feb 7, 20171 min read
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Waiting for the Mardi Gras parade
A short story about the love of Mardi Gras parade watching in New Orleans.
Cherie Claire
Jan 25, 20172 min read
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Revisiting A Cajun Dream
I visited the quaint, historic town of Franklin many times to research my historical romance, "A Cajun Dream." The book is set in the...
Cherie Claire
May 16, 20162 min read
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Mapping the Cajun Series
Many people have asked me where exactly in Louisiana does the Cajun Series take place. Since the family saga begins in 1765, many of the...
Cherie Claire
Mar 14, 20161 min read
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I live in the happiest town in America
In 2014 Lafayette, Louisiana, was named the Happiest City in America by the Wall Street Journal's Marketwatch.com. I wasn't surprised. My...
Cherie Claire
Feb 18, 20161 min read
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Philibert's Rules of Piracy
From Delphine, Book Four in The Cajun Series 1. Never lose control. 2. Always be prepared. Never go anywhere unarmed. 3. Always sleep...
Cherie Claire
Feb 18, 20161 min read
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